Geneseo, IL Demographics

A map of Geneseo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,868	5,986	87.9%	91.5%
Hispanic	486	209	7.3%	3.2%
Multiracial	234	237	3.5%	3.6%
Asian	67	46	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	12	32	0.2%	0.5%
Black	6	29	0.1%	0.4%

Geneseo, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,673, a slight increase from the 6,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Geneseo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Geneseo has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Geneseo, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Geneseo is ranked the 294th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Geneseo was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Geneseo's White Population

5,868 residents of Geneseo, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Geneseo is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Geneseo ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Geneseo's population has decreased from 91.5% to 87.9%.

Geneseo is more White than neighboring Joslin (58.9% White), and Hillsdale (84.3% White). Geneseo is less White than neighboring Atkinson (92.7% White), Cambridge (88.3% White), and Osco (100% White).

Geneseo's Black Population

6 residents of Geneseo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Geneseo is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Geneseo ranks 885th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's Black population has declined by an estimated 79.3%. Black residents' share of Geneseo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Geneseo is more Black than neighboring Joslin (0% Black), Atkinson (0% Black), and Osco (0% Black). Geneseo is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (1.8% Black), and Hillsdale (0.4% Black).

Geneseo's Asian Population

67 residents of Geneseo, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Geneseo is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Geneseo ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Asian residents' share of Geneseo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Geneseo is more Asian than neighboring Joslin (0% Asian), Atkinson (0% Asian), Hillsdale (0% Asian), and Osco (0% Asian). Geneseo is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge (1.4% Asian).

Geneseo's Hispanic Population

486 residents of Geneseo, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Geneseo is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Geneseo ranks 709th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 132.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Geneseo's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.3%.

Geneseo is more Hispanic than neighboring Joslin (0% Hispanic), Atkinson (1.3% Hispanic), Cambridge (0% Hispanic), and Osco (0% Hispanic). Geneseo is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillsdale (10.9% Hispanic).

Geneseo's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Geneseo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Geneseo is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Geneseo ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Geneseo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Geneseo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Joslin (0% Native American/Other), Atkinson (0% Native American/Other), Cambridge (0% Native American/Other), Hillsdale (0% Native American/Other), and Osco (0% Native American/Other).

Geneseo's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Geneseo, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Geneseo is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Geneseo ranks 661st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneseo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Geneseo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Geneseo is more Multiracial than neighboring Osco (0% Multiracial). Geneseo is less Multiracial than neighboring Joslin (41.1% Multiracial), Atkinson (6% Multiracial), Cambridge (8.6% Multiracial), and Hillsdale (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.